February 26, 2011 - March 8, 2025
Lorin James Lanier, age 14, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Rin was born in Statesboro, GA. He moved to Charlotte in 2019 and Charlotte quickly became his home. Rin passed away while visiting his father in Statesboro, GA on March 8, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, friend, student and dedicated basketball player. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lorin Tye Lanier.
He is survived by his mother, Sarah Lanier (Charlotte, NC), father and stepmother, Lamar and Molly Lanier (Statesboro, GA), brother, Sam Lanier (Statesboro, GA), stepsisters Emmalyne Sisson Jacobs and Sydney Sisson, grandmother, Tracey Christie (Charlotte, NC), grandfather David Barnett (Alpharetta, GA), grandparents Carolyn and Hal Gleaton (Plains, GA), great grandparents Linda and Gerald Christie (Destin, FL), great grandmother Marilyn Clayton (Atlanta, GA), aunt and uncle Christopher and Lauren Barnett, cousins Charlie and Maggie Barnett (Athens, GA) and countless great aunts, uncles and extended family.
In Charlotte, NC his visitation will be Friday March 14 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at McEwen Funeral Home at Sharon Memorial Park, with a service immediately following.
In Statesboro, GA, there will be a memorial service on Tuesday, March 18th at 5:00pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.
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